study of aging and older adults”. In other words, Gerontology is a study that focuses on old people and their process of aging. Many get confused between Gerontology and Geriatrics. They are two different streams of science. Gerontology, aside from science also incorporates psychology, sociology and other streams of study. While Geriatrics is strictly the study of diseases and conditions that associate with old age. Geriatrics focuses and teaches us on how to take care of the aged population. When referring
workforce diversity has become one of the many strategic capabilities which will largely add value to organizations (Darwin & Chinnathambi, 2015). Demographic shifts, especially, are modifying job markets to a large extent - the rapid evolution of an aging workforce in developed countries has given rise to age diversity management, which undoubtedly, is a key challenge in human resource management (HRM). The aim of this report is therefore to analyze relevant peer-reviewed journals and other related
and over. They made up 6.8 percent of the 92.1 million household populations in 2010, higher than the 6.0 percent recorded in 2000 and the number reached over six million in 2011; it is seen to double in 16 years. Among the senior citizens, females (55.8 percent) outnumbered the males (44.2 percent). The number of people 60 years old and above, or those considered as senior citizens, has increased, as the country 's household population was also up. With the growing number of senior citizens, there
traditional Jewish blessing goes, “May you live to a hundred and twenty.” For most individuals, longevity means one can enjoy life more. However, a large population of the elderly can sometimes put a nation under great stress. Owing to the development of society and various historical reasons, China is now challenged by a large elderly population in many fields like economy, policy and so on. As an inevitable social problem, the issue has aroused great concern. Nevertheless, effective measures can
Aging is considered to be a worldwide phenomenon and there has been analysis conducted regarding certain issues and formulation of strategies regarding aging. In this research paper, attempt has been made to look into the issues and strategies of the aging population. The main areas of this paper are aging of the global population, health of the elderly in winter season, marital status of the elderly, living arrangements among the elderly, and role of criminal justice functionaries and NGOs in the
Population ageing as a response to migration: Croatia and Serbia Research focus and project aim Population ageing as a demographic process is undoubtedly a common challenge for all European countries. However, it seems to be particularly challenging for transitional countries due to their fragile economies, diverse problems in public services and finance, and lower living standard of population compared to advanced countries in rest of the Europe. Looking into age composition of entire Europe we
problem in American society. By defining and addressing ageism, the goal is to raise awareness of its existence, thereby attempting to decrease it. Community For this plan, the community to be addressed is the students at a local high school. Its population
These changes may be related to the normal aging process, medical condition or life style. Assessment of nutrition status is essential for preventing health problems in older adults and identifying the causes of nutrition disorder and understands the person nutritional status (Culross, 2008).
Empowerment practice aims at joining people together to enable them to gain power in themselves and in the social, political, and economic environment. This paper looks at ageism in the elderly population from multiple perspectives for developing an empowerment practice framework. Historical View This view involves learning a group’s history and its relation to social policy. The term “ageism” came into existence in 1969. Robert Butler used this term to describe how old people withdraw from society
who are aged 60 years old and over. The senior citizens made up 6.8 percent of the 92.1 million household populations in 2010, higher than the 6.0 percent recorded in 2000 and the number reached over six million in 2011 and it is seen to double in 16 years. The number of people 60 years old and above, or those considered as senior citizens, has increased, as the country 's household population increases. With the growing number of senior citizens, there is a generalized notion associated with senior